Nothing is more pleasing to the ear than live music. Once you grow accustomed to live performances, no other form of music can match up. So take an iPod hiatus and get out to these hot music spots. This list provides places to discover new music in the Atlanta area. Take caution, however, because after a few visits, recordings will be hard to return to.

Venture down to south metro Atlanta, just off the McDonough Square, to The Seasons Bistro. This spot serves up not only exquisite meals, but also live music on many nights each week. Enjoy new and sometimes famous artists all while nestled in an historic building over 100 years old. The lounge features multiple types of seating like a large couch, chairs and traditional seating areas to accommodate patrons. Will Turpin of Collective Soul fame plays here regularly performing new music he is currently working on. For what is to come at this venue, keep watch over its calendar so you don’t miss your new favorite performer.

Some venues just attract the best up-and-coming artists. Variety Playhouse is such a place. Most of its performers are so amazing that their shows here will likely to be their last performance outside of a large arena. Maybe you are the only one at the water fountain the next morning to have heard of them, but it won’t be long until everyone is rocking to their tunes on their own iPods.

Eddie’s Attic has long been known as the king of hip music venues in Atlanta. Sometimes it even features two shows on one day. Stars have risen at this sacred music venue. Sugarland’s Kristian Bush has a long history at Edde’s Attic and showed his loyalty with a recent performance. Many other well-known singer/songwriters have graced the same stage. Eddie’s Attic always has a cool, loose vibe, so be ready to enjoy a great night no matter who is on stage.

Get ready to be amazed when you venture out to this place of worship. This once church and infirmary was transformed into a House of Blues club in 1996. The Tabernacle is now owned by Live Nations, which aids in this venue drawing acts from all over the world. You can hear anything here from Ellie Gouding to Willie Nelson. Be sure to follow the venue on Twitter @TabernacleATL to be one of the first to know when the next Norma Jean concert will happen. Norma Jean is a local band that performs here when home from its international tour dates.

For those of you looking for a luxury environment with a unique lounge experience, visit The Mandarin Oriental’s Taipan Lounge. This venue was recently excited about hosting the voice of Trae Gurley who performed in its Taipan Lounge. Trae really has an uncanny resemblance to Frank Sinatra, while at times he reminds you of Michael Buble. Trae will have you feeling like flying to the moon! Like the Oriental on Facebook to get all the updates on who will croon this week.

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